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  • Financial Services

AIB's boss says the bank is 'within touching distance' of repaying all its bailout money

The government has pulled the trigger on the bank’s €3 billion re-float.

  • 2 min read
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  • Work

Grant Thornton is opening a 'centre of excellence' - with jobs to boot

The hub will provide services to clients operating in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

  • 2 min read
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'You always have to put the business first – I've had to make sacrifices'

Conor Coughlan

Conor Coughlan

Founder, Black Twist

After six years at Kerry Group, the founder of Black Twist left his job to launch a coffee spirit drink.

  • 7 min read
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  • Work

There has been a 'staggering' rise in full-time jobs in Ireland over the past year

But there’s still plenty of scope for the workforce to grow as more people look for employment.

  • 2 min read
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Fancy an adventure? Outdoor clothing chain Regatta is opening stores across Ireland

The company plans to hire 100 new staff.

  • 2 min read
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German and Italian airlines' losses will be Ryanair's gain as it orders more planes

A restructuring programme at Air Berlin presents a ‘massive opportunity’ for the Irish carrier.

  • 4 min read
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Eason has sold out of the newspaper and magazine distribution trade

The 130-year-old retailer has offloaded its stake in EM News Distribution for €3.6 million.

  • 3 min read
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  • Work

Pharma colossus MSD has announced 330 jobs in Carlow and Cork

The New York Stock Exchange-listed company is pumping €280m into the two sites.

  • 2 min read
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  • Financial Services

Bank of Ireland is the latest to fall foul of anti-money laundering rules

It was handed a hefty €3.1m fine by the financial regulator.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property
  • Work

A worker got €10k after being told to 'wing it' on a steeple with no harness

The employee saw his job being advertised after he hurt his back on a worksite.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property
  • Opinion
  • Work

Poll: Are you a fan of the open-plan office?

Workers in the Department of Health are not.

  • 2 min read
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  • food and drink

Profits climb at the firm behind Dublin's renowned Hogans pub

Declan O’Regan’s company also runs Kelly’s Hotel and L’Gueuleton restaurant.

  • 2 min read
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A Dublin tourist attraction is suing Fáilte Ireland for its 'irrational' refusal of funding

The developers of ‘the Vaults’ experience claim an anti-Dublin bias in grant aid.

  • 3 min read
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Ireland could learn a few things from the UK's quiet pensions revolution

Stephen Gillick

Stephen Gillick

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran

The roll-out of a ‘pension dashboard’ could help with the big problem of unclaimed retirement funds.

  • 5 min read
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  • building and property

Dublin will get 3,500 new hotel rooms within two years - assuming they're all built

That’s according to a study by property agents Savills.

  • 3 min read
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A state scheme to help fight the 'blight' of late payments is struggling for sign-ups

Only 34 private firms have committed to the Prompt Payment Code after two years.

  • 4 min read
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'Some jobs I did for free just to get experience - I just wanted to work'

Vanessa Power quit her job in web design – to launch her sign-painting business, Signs of Power.

  • 4 min read
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Five things I've learned from running a business with my daughters

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Director, Glandore

Working with family can be a challenge – but the rewards are huge if you do it right.

  • 4 min read
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Bono-backed Bizimply says there's only so far you can trade on a famous name

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile the growing Dublin-based company.

  • 6 min read
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  • Sports

Despite last year's Lance Armstrong debacle, One-Zero's organisers are back for round two

The sports conference made headlines last year when the disgraced cyclist pulled out at the last minute.

  • 5 min read
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